* Highly tunable Monroe® Ride Refine(TM) Advanced HRS system enhances peak load

    management, minimizes noise, furthers chassis lightweighting strategies.
  * All-hydraulic system now available in Monroe® OE Solutions double-tube
    dampers for BEVs, other comparatively heavy passenger vehicles

NORTHVILLE, Ill., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenneco, one of the world's
leading providers of passive and electronic dampers for automotive applications,
has unveiled an innovative, highly tunable hydraulic rebound stop (HRS) system
that minimizes damper rebound topping energy and noise encountered in BEVs and
other comparatively heavy passenger vehicles ensuring optimal energy absorption.
The new system, Monroe(®) Ride Refine Advanced HRS, also eliminates the need for
chassis reinforcements commonly added to resist high-energy impacts. Now
available in Monroe OE Solutions double-tube shock absorbers and struts, the
system can also be custom tuned to increase body control empowering OEMs to
deliver outstanding ride comfort in all driving situations.
Engineered to provide high damping force and best-in-class noise performance,
the Ride Refine(TM) Advanced HRS system features an innovative grooved and swaged
pressure tube and high-resistance sealing ring that provide a virtually
imperceptible, highly progressive transition to HRS activation. The system's
broad tuning curve is defined by the pressure tube swage length and bleeds on
the side of the sealing ring. By eliminating a mechanical spring, Tenneco
engineers also reduced damper weight and packaging requirements.
"This innovative system addresses a profound need among vehicle OEMs to optimize
management of peak suspension loads on electric vehicles, which are heavier and
sit lower to the ground," said Dan Keil, Tenneco Executive Director, Product
Engineering, Monroe Ride Solutions. "This versatile new technology delivers
premium damping performance and an exceptionally broad tuning range while
minimizing weight and complexity as well as durability for long lasting
performance. It is precisely what is needed for BEVs, HEVs and vehicles with
comparatively high curb weight."
With the introduction of the new system, Tenneco now offers three highly
effective, differentiated hydraulic stop technologies covering virtually all
passenger vehicle use cases. Other Monroe designs include spring equipped
standard HRS and Performance HRS. For more information on Monroe OE Solutions
visit: oe-monroe.com.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of
automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Through
our DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups,
Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology
solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial,
motorsport and the aftermarket.
Visit www.tenneco.com (http://www.tenneco.com/) to learn more.
CONTACT:
Simonetta Esposito
Global Communications
Tenneco
sesposito@driv.com (mailto:sesposito@driv.com)
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